With all the Crowley infuence, "magic" is no throwaway mention. And there's no way a band of Rosicrucians would use the word "initiate" to mean anything other than an esoteric initiation process. So "wakey wakey" refers to magical awakening.
The world is gearing up to explode all around them, but hidden knowledge has changed their world view. They've learnt stuff the muggles have no handle on whatsoever, and can enjoy the fireworks instead of panicking. "You cannot tell the people, but some of us have guessed it..."
With all the Crowley infuence, "magic" is no throwaway mention. And there's no way a band of Rosicrucians would use the word "initiate" to mean anything other than an esoteric initiation process. So "wakey wakey" refers to magical awakening.
The world is gearing up to explode all around them, but hidden knowledge has changed their world view. They've learnt stuff the muggles have no handle on whatsoever, and can enjoy the fireworks instead of panicking. "You cannot tell the people, but some of us have guessed it..."